To say that drama is a must-have TV genre is an understatement. Scripted shows are driving prime-time TV around the world like never before. Hit dramas such as HBO’s Game of Thrones, Netflix’s House of Cards and ABC’s The Walking Dead bring a buzz unmatched by any other type of show. Even for channels that aren’t typically identified by their drama, high-quality shows can help enhance their reputations. Drama is important for viewers and for the reputation of a broadcaster globally. The … [Read more...] about Dramas move prime-time TV
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The New Television: The Value of Content
Does television risk going the same way as the music or newspaper industries? That is the question asked in a far-reaching new report, The Value of Content, by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The report, commissioned by Liberty Global, argues that a major industry shake-up is on the way because of the increasing popularity of online content. It forecasts that this could happen much more quickly than anticipated and that “significant numbers” of TV channels could fail. Television is, … [Read more...] about The New Television: The Value of Content
Regional players shake up the Asia-Pacific OTT landscape
OTT players like iFlix, Hooq and Viu are expected to thrive as long as they account for the distinctiveness of each Asia-Pacific market. The three regional players have taken a compelling approach to emerging markets, focusing on and trying to understand the demands and challenges faced by local consumers. As part of this approach, iFlix, Hooq and Viu have established strategic partnerships, offered services at market sensitive prices and developed features appropriate for the available … [Read more...] about Regional players shake up the Asia-Pacific OTT landscape
Season Two of The Deep in production
DHX Media and A stark in production of The Deep with commitments for the new season of 13 half-hour episodes from current partners Australia’s ABC, Germany’s Super RTL, Canada’s Family CHRGD and Netflix in the U.S. Additionally, CPLG, a DHX Media company and one of the world’s leading licensing agencies, has been appointed as multi-territory licensing agent for the brand, including North America, EMEA (excluding Germany) and Latin America. Based on the Aurealis award-winning graphic novel … [Read more...] about Season Two of The Deep in production
Drive announces programme sales and debuts MIPCOM slate
London - Drive the production funding and distribution agency led by Lilla Hurst and Ben Barrett announces a number of pre-sales, co-production and completed programme sales that also form the company’s first distribution slate for MIPCOM. Drive secured pre-sale funding from SBS Australia and ZDF for Building Star Trek, a 50th anniversary special celebrating the cultural and technological impact of the iconic series. The special was produced by yap films for Smithsonian Channel and … [Read more...] about Drive announces programme sales and debuts MIPCOM slate
Eccho Rights forges multiple series deal with Netflix
Stockholm & Istanbul - Eccho Rights has obtained a license deal for drama series with Netflix for international launch. The package includes some of the biggest titles from Turkish Drama such as Ezel, Karadayi, Kurt Seyit & Sura and The End from Ay Yapim. Also included in the deal are the series Can’t Run From Love from Erler Film, Kacak from Surec Film, Gonul from Most Productions, the miniseries Mahmut & Meryem from Duka Film, Black Heart from AKA Yapim as well as Winter Sun from … [Read more...] about Eccho Rights forges multiple series deal with Netflix
